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COVID-19

I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa. Can my employer ask me to work part-time? Can the employer reduce my salary? When do I have to leave the U.S. if I’m fired?

Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have reduced hours or terminated employees. Employers are facing difficult questions about how to proceed in light…

Jenny ZhanMay 8, 2020

COVID-19

I am in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa and my employment was terminated due to the Corona virus outbreak. Do I have to leave the U.S. immediately? How Many Days Do I have?

I am in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa and my employment was terminated due to the Corona virus outbreak. Do I have to leave the U.S. immediately? How many days can I stay after my employment was terminated? Covid-19…

Jenny ZhanApril 9, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Terminating DACA

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled on Thursday that the Trump Administration lacked the authority to eliminate the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. On September 5, 2017, the Trump Administration announced the end of…

Jenny ZhanNovember 8, 2018

Immigration

Automatic Termination of OPT for F-1 Students if they Transfer to a Different School or Begin Study at Another Educational Level

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have issued a reminder that F-1 students on Optional Practical Training (OPT) will have their OPT status terminated automatically if they transfer to another school or begin studying at another education level.…

Jenny ZhanMay 21, 2018

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

USCIS Plans to Terminate Work Permits for Certain H4 Visa Holders

The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) under the Trump Administration may implement new guidelines terminating a 2015 Rule that extended eligibility for employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants who sought employment-based lawful permanent resident (“LPR”) status.…

Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2017

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I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa. Can my employer ask me to work part-time? Can the employer reduce my salary? When do I have to leave the U.S. if I’m fired?

I am in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa and my employment was terminated due to the Corona virus outbreak. Do I have to leave the U.S. immediately? How Many Days Do I have?

Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Terminating DACA

Automatic Termination of OPT for F-1 Students if they Transfer to a Different School or Begin Study at Another Educational Level

USCIS Plans to Terminate Work Permits for Certain H4 Visa Holders

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